Lecturer in Psychology at York St John University. Researcher passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities.
Joined December 2020
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Sophie Westrop retweeted
I will be speaking at #GOLDConf25 Along @arlenemcgarty @SCwestrop will explain the importance of #coproduction in keeping people with learning disabilities healthy
View the full programme and book your place:
bild.org.uk/GOLDConf25
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Sophie Westrop retweeted
📣Speaker announcement!
@arlenemcgarty @SCwestrop and @mikieboy83 will be speaking at #GOLDConf25 They will explain the importance of #coproduction in keeping people with learning disabilities healthy
View our full programme and book your place: bild.org.uk/GOLDConf25
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1. We're absolutely thrilled that #ResearchForEveryone23 has won the Inclusive Communications award in the @CharityComms #InspiringComms awards! We learned so much from all our collaborators on this project & are working to find new opportunities to keep this going @UofGlasgow...
The countdown to the #InspiringComms Awards begins!
Starting in just one hour, head over to our LinkedIn page and secure your virtual seat at our must-watch annual event which celebrates charity communications: bit.ly/3Zro5os
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Today we present a new film to share some of the work we've been doing @UofGlasgow to continue tackling discrimination & inequalities faced by people with #learningdisabilities since our #ThisisMe22 campaign 2 years ago. Watch in full: bit.ly/4hDu68E
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We’re recruiting an Academic Associate to complete a PhD that aims to improve the physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health of Fire Service staff
⬇️For more details and to apply (deadline 13th Nov)
jobs.yorksj.ac.uk/Vacancy.as…
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The advert for this post @YSJPsych is now live! We're hoping to generate preliminary data towards development of a more intersectional understanding of EDs. Link to application form here - jobs.yorksj.ac.uk/Vacancy.as… Please share widely and let me know if you have Qs.
Soon I'm going to be recruiting an RA for a project @YSJPsych looking at the intersections of gender, sexuality, (dis)ability and neurotype. It will be a mixed methods, coproduced approach. The post will be 1.5days/week for 10months. Advert on the way! Let me know if you have Qs.
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Looking for UK residents to help me with my study, consisting of taking part in an interview regarding your impairment, body image and eating habits
If you're interested please get in touch 🙏 any questions welcome! – at York, England
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Are you a @YSJPsych student looking for paid research experience? I'm recruiting a research assistant for a project looking to develop an affirming gender identity scale. Details are on Handshake, or email me for the application form!
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📢Only 2 days left to apply - work with us @ScotLDO here at @UofGlasgow. Part-time RA post looking at Behavioural Activation for #depression in adults with severe #learningdisabilities. Find out more below 👇#job #research @UofGSHW
Just over one week left to apply for a Research Assistant post working with Prof Andrew Jahoda & colleagues here @ScotLDO @UofGlasgow, working on Behavioural Activation for depression in adults with severe #learningdisabilities. Deadline is 2nd October
jobs.ac.uk/job/DJO197/resear…
Sophie Westrop retweeted
Soon I'm going to be recruiting an RA for a project @YSJPsych looking at the intersections of gender, sexuality, (dis)ability and neurotype. It will be a mixed methods, coproduced approach. The post will be 1.5days/week for 10months. Advert on the way! Let me know if you have Qs.
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We are looking for new members to join the NHS England Learning Disability and Autism Advisory Group to work with us to help improve health services. Watch this video of Jodie to find out more which is on this page but further down england.nhs.uk/learning-disa…
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Great blog from @mikieboy83 encouraging us all to think about the prevalence of labels, discrimination and ableism.
we should not Label people in today society
michaelmcewanmedia.com/post/…
@SCLDNews @samcchange @simonjduffy @ScotLDO
New qualitative evidence synthesis published in @_JARID_ exploring capabilities, opportunities and motivations to engage in physical activity by adults with intellectual disabilities! @LauraMaenhout @craigmelville33 @arlenemcgarty 👇
➡️dx.doi.org/10.1111/jar.13258
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Our @ScotLDO colleague @arlenemcgarty & @ScotGov are looking for people to take part in a survey about local approaches to supporting parents who have learning disabilities on their parenting journey. More info about the study can be found here: bit.ly/3yMcYf8
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A most lovely place and department to work in. Come join!
📣We’re recruiting a lecturer in Psychology to join our academic team:
jobs.yorksj.ac.uk/085-24
A range of specialisms aligned with departmental strengths are welcomed.
Closing date: 8th September
#psychologyjobs #nowhiring
Sophie Westrop retweeted
Well done @lauren_fulton1 on a fantastic presentation on asset-based approaches #intellectualdisabilities #IASSIDD2024
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Want to work with us? We (@DrLornaHam @carolepugh) are looking for a Research Assistant for a @YsjSocial funded project with @TheIslandYork, exploring the lived experience of children and young people. We will be using mixed methods and striving for coproduction. More below!
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Great to hear from @PathsforAll Walk Leader Shaun from @MainstayTrust about the benefits of walking and wheeling for physical and mental health at today’s #GoodmovesGlasgow event with @VIAScotland @glasgowlife
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Great to be at the #GoodMovesGlasgow event this morning with @MainstayTrust @VIAScotland @glasgowlife sharing research by @SCwestrop @arlenemcgarty @craigmelville33 et al on walking and physical activity among adults with #learningdisabilities #healthresearch
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🗞️Newsletter 🗞️from 'No research about us, without us' - our co-produced project exploring better ways to include people with learning disabilities in health research. Links to presentations etc
@VickyLShepherd @_Thinklusive @LearningDisEng
@SpeakupSA @VasoTotsika
